University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School
Tel:
(313) 393-9166
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School serves 526 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School's student population of 526 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 526 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2668 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 96% | 18% |
| White | n/a | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School is King High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bunche Elementarymiddle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Detroit Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 705 students
0.2 miles
2985 East Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 259-1744 0.2 K-5 705 - Detroit Bunche Elementarymiddle School Grades: PK-8 | 584 students
0.5 miles
2715 Macomb Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-8350 0.5 PK-8 584 - Detroit King High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,189 student
0.6 miles
3200 East Lafayette St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-7373 0.6 9-12 1,189 - Detroit Chrysler Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 152 students
0.7 miles
1445 East Lafayette St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-8440 0.7 PK-5 152 - Detroit Capstonewayne County Juvenile Detention Fac Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 69 students
1.0 miles
1326 St Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 831-3510 1.0 6-12 69
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